Things to do in Champagne-Ardenne, Grand Est: The Best Historic Sites

February 14, 2022 Terina Blouin

Dom Perignon, Cristal, Veuve Clicquot... The very names evoke images of decadence and luxury, from star-studded parties in sunny destinations to candlelit evenings in 5-star surrounds. Champagne-Ardenne breaks out the bubbly by the millions of cases every year, drawing thirsty travelers the world over to taste its unparalleled sparkling wines and explore the chalky caves in which the Champagne matures. The surrounding countryside is rife with deep forests, rolling limestone and bright waterways.
Restaurants in Champagne-Ardenne

1. Ancien Relais De Poste

25 avenue Roger Ponsart, 08430 Launois-sur-Vence France http://launoissurvence.com
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Ancien Relais De Poste

2. Ouvrage de La Ferte

Route de Villy Rd 52, 08370 La Ferte-sur-Chiers France +33 7 52 06 95 95 [email protected] http://www.ouvragelaferte.fr/
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5.0 based on 427 reviews

Ouvrage de La Ferte

Ouvrage La Ferté is open every day from 19 May to 14 November 2021. Guided tours at 10:15 am (from Tuesday to Saturday), 2pm and 4pm (every day). Tours are in French. Due to Covid-19, advance booking and face covering required. Prices: 7€ per adult; 4€ per child (7-14 yo); free (-7 yo). Private tour on booking: 40€ (contact us).

3. Basilique Saint-Remi

Rue Saint-Julien, 51100, Reims France +33 3 26 85 23 36 http://stremi-reims.cef.fr
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4.5 based on 1,116 reviews

Basilique Saint-Remi

Reviewed By SimonaRad - Paris, France

After seeing the big cathedral in the center, one would think that there is nothing else to see but this basilica is worth it. For special occasions they organize pipe organ concerts

4. Museum of the Surrender

12 rue du Pdt Franklin Roosevelt, 51100, Reims France +33 3 26 47 84 19 http://www.reims.fr/culture-patrimoine/musees-et-collections-permanentes/musee-de-la-reddition.htm
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4.5 based on 455 reviews

Museum of the Surrender

Reviewed By MikeD5862 - Auckland, New Zealand

This place challenges you to use your imagination and asks you to stay and listen to the stories. There is something about the map room that inspires you to learn more about those who sat there in 1945 and asks you to look more closely at the people behind the names. There is something about the story of the unofficial newspaper that shows the US determined to seperate information from propaganda to let the front line forces make up their own minds, as the Axis trops were unable to. And there is something about the newspaper articles that casts sharp focus on history. The museum itself casts sharp focus of the position of Reims in history, and to the Second World War in particular. I can think of few places that will better reward the time spent here.

5. Maison Ruinart

4 rue des Crayeres, 51100, Reims France +33 3 26 77 51 51 [email protected] http://www.ruinart.com
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4.5 based on 478 reviews

Maison Ruinart

The House of Ruinart is unlike any other. It was the first established House of Champagne in 1729 and inspired by the intuition of a monk well ahead of his time…

Reviewed By AustinTxOne

While we enjoyed our tours of other champagne houses, nothing compared with our tour of Maison Ruinart (the oldest champagne house in France). Our guide was absolutely lovely, and she provided the most informative and interesting tour of the Crayers. After the tour, our group sat together in a salon and enjoyed the most pleasurable, relaxed wine tasting. In all the experience left the impression of Ruinart as the most elegant, refined champagne house in France. I was reluctant at first to review Ruinart, fearing that a positive review might result in mobs of people with cameras flooding Ruinart in a manner similar to crowds that swarm Moet & Chandon; however, after reading other recent reviews, I was relieved to see remarks from people less impressed that we (e.g., "don't bother"). Yes, there are far less expensive tasting options, large family friendly group tours, and tours with informal guides and large gift shops so PLEASE do choose one of those champagne houses if those features suit your needs and priorities.

6. Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Epine

51460 L'Epine France http://chhubiche.free.fr/lepine/
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4.5 based on 88 reviews

Basilique Notre-Dame de l'Epine

7. La Boisserie

1 rue du General de Gaulle, 52330 Colombey-les-deux-Eglises France +33 3 25 01 52 52 http://www.charles-de-gaulle.org/pages/memorial/la-boisserie/presentation-de-la-boisserie-demeure-du-general-de-gaulle.php
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La Boisserie

Reviewed By GeorgeN1744 - The Hague, The Netherlands

The family de Gaulle allows one to see the part of their estate where history was made. Thanks to the very knowledgeable guide one receives explanations on the history of this place.

8. Auditoire de Justice de Joinville

Rue de l'Auditoire, Joinville France http://www.auditoire-joinville.fr/
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Auditoire de Justice de Joinville

9. Villa Gallo-Romaine

52360 Andilly-en-Bassigny France
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Villa Gallo-Romaine

10. Eglise Saint Pierre et Saint Paul

29 rue Cornuelle, 10370 Villenauxe-la-Grande France
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Eglise Saint Pierre et Saint Paul

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